How the Rangers fared against the Kings in 2013-14

Here's how the Rangers fared this season against their Stanley Cup Finals opponent this season:

Oct. 7, Rangers 3-1 at Los Angeles: The Rangers earned their first victory of the season amid a rough trip West as part of their season-opening nine-game road trip. Brad Richards scored twice and Ryan McDonagh scored an odd short-handed goal, sending the puck down the ice from his own zone and watching it go in when goalie Jonathan Quick after losing his stick, stooped to stop the puck with his blocker but instead had it deflect in. After this win, the Rangers went on to lose, 9-2, at San Jose the next night and 6-0 at Anaheim three days later.

Nov. 17, Kings 1-0 at Madison Square Garden: Ben Scrivens made 37 saves to win a goaltender's duel against Henrik Lundqvist, who was spectacular in stopping 29 saves. Lundqvist was beaten only when Tyler Toffoli scored at 1:23 of the second period on a shot that appeared to be heading wide but deflected in off defenseman Anton Stralman's skate. The loss marked the 17th and last game Rick Nash missed due to a concussion.